Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Apr 6th, 2024 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is
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Avalanche Canada
Watch for wind-loaded pockets especially around ridgecrest and in extreme terrain.
Summary
Confidence
High
Avalanche Summary
No recent avalanche observations have been reported in this region. However, data is currently very limited.
If you go into the backcountry, please consider submitting your observations to the Mountain Information Network.
Snowpack Summary
Up to 15 cm of recent snow at upper elevations overlies either a crust or moist snow surfaces.
Snowpack is generally moist and isothermal in most locations.
Below treeline is either snow free or has very thin snow coverage. Expect difficult travel at lower elevations.
Weather Summary
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy with isolated flurries, 3 to 10 cm snow (rain below 900 m). 10 to 20 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -4° C. Freezing level 1100 m.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy with isolated flurries, 0 to 5 cm snow (rain below 800 m). 20 to 30 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -4° C. Freezing level 1100 m.
Monday
Snow, 20-25 cm (rain below 700 m). 50 to 60 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -4° C. Freezing level 1100 m.
Tuesday
Snow, 25-30 cm (rain below 1000 m). 20 to 30 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3° C. Freezing level 1300 m.
Check out the Mountain Weather Forecast for additional weather information.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Watch for wind-loaded pockets especially around ridgecrest and in extreme terrain.
- When a thick, melt-freeze surface crust is present, avalanche activity is unlikely.
Valid until: Apr 7th, 2024 4:00PM
